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Dr. Kimberly Chernoby has been an AMA member since 2011. She is an emergency medicine resident.

About Leadership

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Kimberly A. Chernoby, MD, JD: Fighting barriers as physician and attorney

AMA member Kimberly A. Chernoby, MD, JD, has studied medicine and law, making her well-qualified to fight unnecessary interference in patient care.
Ricardo Correa, MD

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Ricardo Correa, MD: Gratified by patients’ simple “thank you”

AMA member Ricardo Correa, MD, says that medicine is the perfect combination of helping, teaching and science.
Siobhan M. Wescott, MD

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Siobhan M. Wescott, MD: A mentor to Native American med students

AMA member Siobhan M. Wescott, MD, is working tirelessly to raise the chronically low number of American-Indian students entering medical school.
Betty S. Chu, MD, an ob-gyn

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Betty S. Chu, MD: CMO works to help physicians excel

AMA member and chief medical officer Betty S. Chu, MD, reconnects to purpose by speaking with patients in her clinic, during hospital rounds or out in the community.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Man awakened by headaches 5 days in row

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 35-year-old man wakes up at night with a severe headache. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD

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Mildred Olivier, MD: Reducing disparities in the profession

AMA member Mildred Olivier, MD, was inspired by her Haitian-born parents to join the field of medicine and remains involved in global health.
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Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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“What should I eat, Doc?” 4 nutrition CME courses help you answer

Exam-room discussions about food and diet can be frustrating. These great online nutrition CME courses will give you the knowledge to help guide your patients.
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About Ethics

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Social media guidance for physicians taps timeless principles

From Friendster to Snapchat, social media trends come and go, but ethical guidance for physicians endures. Learn how the AMA Code of Medical Ethics applies to social media.